Jan
2010
Articles from 20th Jan 2010
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Birmingham social worker struck off after failing to declare conviction
Jan 20 2010 | West Midlands News
An experienced social worker from Birmingham has been struck off after she failed to declare she had been convicted of theft. Read
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West Midlands is hot spot for "garden grabbing", says Government report
Jan 20 2010 | West Midlands News
Garden-grabbing is a serious problem in the West Midlands, a Government report has confirmed. Read
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West Bromwich magistrate and Ofsted inspector facing jail for child sex offences
Jan 20 2010 | West Midlands News
A former magistrate and Ofsted school inspector has been warned he could face time behind bars after he admitted a string of serious sex offences. Read
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Worcester B&B named third best hotel in UK by TripAdvisor
Jan 20 2010 | West Midlands News
A bed and breakfast in Worcester has been awarded third position on the list of the 25 best UK hotels voted for by travellers around the world, it has been revealed. Read
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Tributes to teacher from Warwickshire who drowned in Egypt
Jan 20 2010 | West Midlands News
Pupils and colleagues have paid tribute to a newly-married teacher, originally from Leamington Spa, who drowned on holiday in Egypt. Read
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Local radio presenter to run in London Marathon to raise funds for hospice
Jan 20 2010 | West Midlands News
A popular local radio presenter has embarked on a punishing health and fitness regime to enable him to run the London Marathon in memory of his mum. Read
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Birmingham pair among four charged with cocaine smuggling
Jan 20 2010 | West Midlands News
Four people, including two who live in Birmingham, have appeared in court charged with attempting to smuggle around five kilos of cocaine through Heathrow Airport. Read
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Improvements planned for RSPB's Sandwell Valley nature reserve
Jan 20 2010 | West Midlands News
A West Midlands nature reserve is set to benefit from £120,000 worth of improvements, as part of a project that will provide volunteer placements for local people and help attract more visitors. Read
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University of Birmingham invites Hamas supporter to speak to students
Jan 20 2010 | West Midlands News
The University of Birmingham has been accused of allowing “a notorious Jew-hater and supporter of terrorist attacks” to speak to students at an event on campus. Read
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Swine flu blamed for poor council performance
Jan 20 2010 | West Midlands News
Unwarranted swine flu panic among staff is being blamed for a sharp dip in Birmingham City Council’s performance last summer. Read
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£415,000 damages for widow of man who died after eating egg
Jan 20 2010 | West Midlands News
A caterer who supplied a dessert containing eggs at a Sikh wedding must pay £415,000 damages to the widow of a man who died from an allergic reaction, the Court of Appeal has ruled. Read
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Rare bittern spotted in Warwick
Jan 20 2010 | West Midlands News
Warwick resident, Linda Radley, got a surprise when a rare bird appeared on a roof near her house. Read
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Birmingham woman chosen to work on Nepalese charity project
Jan 20 2010 | West Midlands News
A Birmingham woman has been chosen out of thousands of applicants to spend two months working for a charity that helps people living in poverty in Nepal. Read
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Historian Carl Chinn fears closure of Cadbury factory in Bournville
Jan 20 2010 | West Midlands News
Birmingham historian Carl Chinn has warned that Cadbury's historic Bournville factory could close with the loss of 2,500 jobs if Kraft’s £11.7billion takeover bid succeeds. Read
